The highest bidder gets the first right to negotiate with the seller, however we may also be in touch with other bidders.
The highest bidder gets the first right to negotiate with the seller, however we may also be in touch with other bidders.
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The highest bidder gets the first right to negotiate with the seller, however we may also be in touch with other bidders.
When it comes to motorsport and specifically the versatility to be used in a range of categories of racing, not much comes close to the Subaru WRX STI. Synonymous with everything from gravel rallying to circuit racing, time attack to hill climbs and everything in between, the Subaru WRX STI is a very accomplished race car.
When Subaru released the โHawkeyeโ WRX (as it was affectionally referred to by WRX enthusiasts), it was met with universal acclaim from motoring journalists worldwide for its sharp performance and impressive levels of grip. Even more impressive were the reviews of Subaru Tecnica Internationalโs model variant, with its stronger drivetrain and higher-output engine. In all honesty, if you are serious about your motorsport, it is the STI that you want to own rather than the base model WRX.
And that is exactly what the current owner wanted when he acquired this very impressive 2006 example. Under his custodianship for the past five years, a significant amount of time and investment has gone into the Subaru to turn it into an incredibly capable track car. In fact if it wasnโt for another race car project looming on the horizon, it simply wouldnโt be offered for sale.
The STI is log booked for Improved Production racing however it has not seen any door-to-door racing for many years. Instead, it has been used lightly for track days and โ should the new owner wish to do so โ it can be readily turned back into a road going car (it is not on the WOVR). But given how capable this Subaru is on the track, we have a feeling the new owner will want to make the most of its acceleration, handling and top speed at the circuit, rather than on public roads.
Comprehensive specification list for this STI as follows.
Engine
โข Built forged 2.5L bottom end
โข Nitrided STI Crank and rods
โข Forged CP pistons
โข New heads and cams (5 years ago)
โข Cometic head gaskets
โข Upgraded head bolts
โข Upgraded oil pump (pressure upgrade)
โข Killer B Motorsport sump
โข Oil system and lines upgraded
โข Tuned for E85 and makes 255kw at all 4 wheels
โข Upgraded fuel injectors and fuel system to suit E85
โข Bosch External fuel pump and surge tank (boot)
โข Upgraded fuel lines
โข Process West cold air intake
โข Blouch RBK Dom 1.5 XTR 8cm turbo upgrade
โข 3-port boost solenoid
โข 3" Silicone turbo inlet
โข Set of PSR headers (coated)
โข Process West front-mount intercooler
โข Turbosmart blow off valve
โข Link ECU management
โข New Full River race battery
โข Full service incl new plugs, coil pack, radiator fans, wiring check and full spanner check
Driveline
โข Modena 6 speed sequential gearbox (installed Apr 2022 at a cost of $40k)
โข Front 8 plate motorsport LSD full heat treated billet
โข Locked spool centre diff
โข R180 motorsport rear LSD
โข Drop gear either 1.1:1
โข 26 tooth input shaft spline for circuit racing upgrade
โข Flat shift load cell gear knob
โข WRX 3500 rally clutch kit with Chevy spline
Brakes & Suspension
โข Brembo calipers and slotted DBA 5000 rotors (two events)
โข WinmaX W7 compound brake pads
โข BC Racing fully adjustable coil over shock absorbers
โข Upgraded sway bars
โข Goodridge braided brake lines
Wheels & Tyres
โข 225/45/17 Yokohama Advan A050 semi slicks
โข STI gold rims (17 x 8.0)
Interior
โข Full bolt in cage (CAMS serial number 60914)
โข Interior stripped
โข Sabelt Titan racing seats (driver and passenger)
โข Five-point Willans harnesses (driver and passenger)
โข Window net
โข Heated front windscreen (adjustable top/bottom/both)
โข Dash-mounted gear indicator
โข Performance Box GPS-Based lap timer and data logger
The Subaru has just had a major service and pre-track preparation carried out by the experts at Milldun Motorsport in August of last year. They carried out a comprehensive front-to-back review of the car โ worksheets can be provided โ with new fans installed, new pumps, an injector clean, dyno run-up and the car weighed.
The last time the car was out on the track (September last year) it ran flawlessly all day and the carโs owner was able to do a 1:22 at Sandown. He acknowledges that he is by no means an experienced driver so the car is likely capable of even quicker times. There is a small scrape on the right-hand front guard that was pre-existing when the current owner purchased the car. He notes that there are some marks and stone chips commensurate with a track car however aside from this, it presents extremely well both inside and outside. All graphics and sponsor stickers are removable and the owner is even willing to assist with freight Australia-wide should the buyer live outside of Victoria.
This is an incredibly capable and very fast WRX that would suit a variety of motorsport disciplines and simply could not be built for the auction reserve price. Weโd absolutely love it in our garage as a weekend track toy and have no doubt it will put huge smiles on the face of its new owner.